EPISODE · Jun 9, 2026 · 41 MIN
S5:Conversation 6 || Born Early, Seen Fully: Looking Beyond Milestones to the Whole Child
from Everything is Learning · host Everything is Learning
Dr. Preeti brings both clinical expertise and deeply personal insight to the conversation on premature birth—proving that survival is only the beginning of a much longer story. As a Doctor of Pharmacy with a Master’s in Health Administration, Preeti is a hospital-trained clinical pharmacist and currently serves as Director of Partnerships and Communications at WE ARE SAATH and Head of Communications at MyJyoti, where she champions mental health awareness in South Asian communities. She also contributes to maternal and infant health advocacy through her work with March of Dimes, supporting efforts to improve outcomes for mothers and reduce premature births across the U.S. Preeti’s connection to this work is more than professional—it’s personal. Born at just 26 weeks, weighing only two pounds, she spent the first three months of her life in the NICU at a time when neonatal care was still in its early evolution. Her survival is a testament to medical progress; her journey since then reveals the often-overlooked lifelong impact of prematurity. Growing up, Preeti navigated visual impairments, sensory sensitivities, and learning challenges that were not fully understood at the time. It wasn’t until adulthood that she was diagnosed as neurodivergent —an experience that reshaped her career path and deepened her advocacy. Her story sheds light on the long-term neurological, psychological, and social effects of premature birth, especially within communities where awareness and dialogue are limited.Through her work and lived experience, Preeti is committed to breaking stigmas—whether around mental health, neurodiversity, or nontraditional life paths in South Asian culture. She speaks candidly about the pressures of the “model minority” myth, the gaps in long-term care for preemies, and the importance of redefining success on one’s own terms.Preeti challenges us to rethink what it means to be “born premature”, and why the conversation shouldn’t end in the NICU. We are very excited for you to learn from Dr. Preeti this week!#raisinghumans #parenting #NICU #baby #babies #preemie #preemies #preemiebaby #prematurebabycare #prematurebabies #southeastasia #health #asian #indian #humans #family #podcast #growth #fun #neurodivergent #nd #new #fyp #interview #doctor #mentalhealth #mentalload #mentalhealthawareness #nicubabycare #neurodiversity #children #iep #adhd #asd #autism #autismawareness #autismo #autismacceptance #support #learn #learning
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Dr. Preeti brings both clinical expertise and deeply personal insight to the conversation on premature birth—proving that survival is only the beginning of a much longer story. As a Doctor of Pharmacy with a Master’s in Health Administration, Preeti is a hospital-trained clinical pharmacist and currently serves as Director of Partnerships and Communications at WE ARE SAATH and Head of Communications at MyJyoti, where she champions mental health awareness in South Asian communities. She also contributes to maternal and infant health advocacy through her work with March of Dimes, supporting efforts to improve outcomes for mothers and reduce premature births across the U.S. Preeti’s connection to this work is more than professional—it’s personal. Born at just 26 weeks, weighing only two pounds, she spent the first three months of her life in the NICU at a time when neonatal care was still in its early evolution. Her survival is a testament to medical progress; her journey since then reveals the often-overlooked lifelong impact of prematurity. Growing up, Preeti navigated visual impairments, sensory sensitivities, and learning challenges that were not fully understood at the time. It wasn’t until adulthood that she was diagnosed as neurodivergent —an experience that reshaped her career path and deepened her advocacy. Her story sheds light on the long-term neurological, psychological, and social effects of premature birth, especially within communities where awareness and dialogue are limited.Through her work and lived experience, Preeti is committed to breaking stigmas—whether around mental health, neurodiversity, or nontraditional life paths in South Asian culture. She speaks candidly about the pressures of the “model minority” myth, the gaps in long-term care for preemies, and the importance of redefining success on one’s own terms.Preeti challenges us to rethink what it means to be “born premature”, and why the conversation shouldn’t end in the NICU. We are very excited for you to learn from Dr. Preeti this week!#raisinghumans #parenting #NICU #baby #babies #preemie #preemies #preemiebaby #prematurebabycare #prematurebabies #southeastasia #health #asian #indian #humans #family #podcast #growth #fun #neurodivergent #nd #new #fyp #interview #doctor #mentalhealth #mentalload #mentalhealthawareness #nicubabycare #neurodiversity #children #iep #adhd #asd #autism #autismawareness #autismo #autismacceptance #support #learn #learning
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